Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/1/2019 8:26 PM, updated: 1/25/2023 4:06 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) Compare Huawei P30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

17 Advantages Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+6.1"2% Larger screen	vs	5.97"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.7" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps75% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3650 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3070 mAh
+22.5W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)6% Lighter
7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)2% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
422 PPI	vs	+432 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP8% Higher resolution main camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
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Model	P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei P30 ELE-AL00 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei Elle	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus
Country or region available	China, Taiwan	(Global, International), China
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	3/26/2019	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.97" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3650 mAh	3070 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal • EMUI 9.1 • 19.5:9 ratio display • DCI-P3, HDR10 display • Leica optics on camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound • Huawei Pay • Vapor chamber cooling system on processor	• Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)